Medical Retina Specialty Doctor

The full time job plan will consist of 8 clinical sessions with the provision for 2 administration sessions. The direct clinical sessions will comprise of medical retina face to face clinics, intravitreal injection clinics, MR laser clinics, MR virtual clinics (review of patient imaging remotely) and potentially one Urgent Care Clinic., Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. The unique case-mix and volume of our larger services means that our surgeons can develop expertise in different areas of the sub-specialty.
The Medical Retina Service at Moorfields Croydon is well established and highly specialist, treating all aspects of medical retina pathology and caring for many patients with diabetic retinopathy. The complex patient demographics and the challenging pathology at patient presentation requires consultant and senior ophthalmic specialist input for a significant amount of the clinical workload.
The Medical Retina service treats a wide spectrum of patients presenting with retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and vascular occlusions. In 2023/24 the service saw a total of 18,451 outpatients and saw a further 6,289 patients for intravitreal injection., Moorfields is an important research institution and each individual will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and training within the Service. As a result the Trust has a policy conveying intellectual property, which may apply to you.
Study and Training
Study leave is granted prospectively by the Study Leave Sub-Committee, following Consultant approval and is subject to agreement by the Clinical Management Board. A minimum of 10 weeks' notice is required to permit adjustment of planned clinical work.
The Clinical Tutorial Complex, with well-equipped Seminar Rooms and a large modern lecture theatre, provides the principal location for courses and lectures organised by the Post Graduate Medical Education Centre. There is also a skill laboratory, which provides microscopes and other equipment for surgical training.
Annual Leave Entitlement
32 days per annum for full time employees, is awarded in line with the Trust's Annual Leave policy and within the rules defined by the local service. A minimum of 8 weeks' notice is required for annual leave to permit adjustments of planned clinical work.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!, Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education. We have provided excellence in eye care for more than 200 years and we continue to be at the forefront of new breakthroughs and developments. We are an integral part of one of the UK's first academic health science centres, UCL Partners, and recently celebrated five years as one of the country's first NHS foundation trusts.

Applications are invited a fixed term (24 month contract) full time Specialist Grade in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The exact job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate at the point of offer. The 8 clinical sessions will comprise of medical retina face to face clinics, intravitreal injection clinics, MR laser clinics, MR virtual clinics (review of patient imaging remotely) and potentially one Urgent Care Clinic.
The Medical Retina Service at Moorfields Croydon is well established and highly specialist, treating all aspects of medical retina pathology and caring for many patients with diabetic retinopathy. The complex patient demographics and the challenging pathology at patient presentation requires consultant and senior ophthalmic specialist input for a significant amount of the clinical workload.
The service receives referrals from multiple sources, including A&E, primary care, internal referrals from other services within MEH, as well as external providers across the South-East of England and beyond.
Candidates invited for interview are welcome to come and visit the Moorfields Croydon department and should contact Jake Richards, Assistant Divisional Manager, Moorfields South, [email protected].